On offer is a truly rare and beautifully preserved sterling silver medal, awarded as First Prize in the Amateur Swimming Race at the Redcar and Goatham Regatta, dated 1885. Engraved with the winner’s name — H.G. Steavenson — this medal captures not only the spirit of early competitive sport, but also the elegance of late Victorian-era craftsmanship.

Whether displayed as a historical accent or treasured as part of a sporting memorabilia collection, this piece is a tangible link to the golden age of seaside regattas and gentlemanly amateur competition.

📌 Key Features:
✅ Sterling silver – approx. 20.8g, unhallmarked but silver-tested
✅ Finely engraved front and reverse – features regatta name, race type, and winner’s details
✅ Dated 1885 – a true 19th-century original
✅ Elegant oval form with detailed border – classic Victorian design
✅ Excellent antique condition – minor surface wear consistent with age
✅ Highly collectible – rare to find named and dated sporting medals of this type

💡 Styling Tip:
Display in a shadow box with vintage photographs or ephemera, or layer into a curated collection of medals and medallions — perfect on a writing desk, in a study, or as part of a sport-themed gallery wall.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Collectors of antique medals and regatta memorabilia
✔️ Lovers of meaningful and historical decor
✔️ Gifting to swimmers, historians, or coastal heritage enthusiasts
✔️ Museum-quality addition to sporting or maritime displays

🔍 Provenance / Maker Notes:
While not hallmarked, the piece tests as sterling silver and carries all the signs of late 19th-century British silversmith work. Redcar and Goatham Regatta was part of a long-standing coastal tradition of amateur aquatic competition, popular among the Victorian middle and upper classes.

📦 Shipping & International Buyers:
We ship worldwide, with tracked and insured delivery options. Final shipping costs are always clearly shown before checkout — no surprises.

This is more than a medal — it’s a keepsake of courage, achievement, and leisure from a bygone era. Rich in detail and history, it offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Victorian sporting heritage.

📌 A rare survivor — perfect for display or collection. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.